Pieris 'Firecrest' (Pieris)
Botanical Information
| Family | Ericaceae |
| Genus | Pieris |
| Cultivar | 'Firecrest' |
| Synonyms | Pieris japonica 'Firecrest' |
| Category | Woody |
| Type | Shrub (evergreen) |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 6-8 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H5-H7 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -23.3 -(-6.7) |
| Temperature (°F) | -10-20 |
| Height | 1.5-2.5 m |
| Spread | 1.5-2.5 m |
| Flowering Period | March, April, May |
Description and Growing Information
| Shape | Round, compact bush. |
| Landscape | Good used as a woodland or shrub border. |
| Propagation | Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer or semi-hardwood cuttings in late summer. |
| Cultivation | Grows best in acidic, humus-rich soils and full sun. |
| Pests | Generally pest free but they suffer from leaf spots and phytophthora root diseases. |
| Notable Specimens | National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom. |
| Leaf Description | The broad leaves are red with a bronze underside, when young. They turn dark green as they age. They grow 10-12 cm long. |
| Flower Description | The small, lily-like flower is creamy white and only 2-3 cm long. |
Photographs
Pieris 'Firecrest', form. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Pieris 'Firecrest', leaf. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Pieris 'Firecrest', flower. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
Pieris 'Firecrest', bud. National Trust Trelissick Garden, Feock, near Truro, Cornwall, United Kingdom.
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